First-Year Experience
The Office of First-Year Experience guides new students through their transition into the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community by creating a space to embrace the academic, social, and residential challenges and opportunities embedded in a four-year liberal arts college experience.
Kate Tull
,Associate Director of Orientation & First-Year Experience
Andrew McNutt
,Assistant Director of Orientation & First-Year Experience
Your first year starts here!
Your first week on The Hill
Your exciting first week at Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers a comprehensive introduction to campus life beginning with move-in day, new student orientation, and our annual induction ceremony, where we formally welcome you — our newest Â鶹ÊÓƵians!
New Student Orientation
As you enter your Â鶹ÊÓƵ education, you’ll participate in programs that build connections, help you get to know the campus, and have fun!
Family Orientation Programming
Families and supporters are invited to join their students on campus for move-in day and family orientation programming.
Induction Ceremony
The president formally welcomes the new class into the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community.
Your first Year on The Hill
The fun continues throughout your entire first-year on The Hill! As you are finding your place in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community, you can look forward to something fun and engaging happening from the Office of First-Year Experience. We partner with offices all across campus to provide events for students to meet new people, connect with campus resources, and even grab unique Â鶹ÊÓƵ giveaways.
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